World News | Israeli Airstrike Hits Central Beirut Near Key Government Buildings and Embassies
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. An Israeli airstrike late Monday struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon's capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister's office and several embassies.
Beirut, Nov 18 (AP) An Israeli airstrike late Monday struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon's capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister's office and several embassies.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency said two missiles hit the area of Zoqaq al-Blat neighborhood of Beirut. The strike comes following reports that the U.S. envoy has delayed his visit for ceasefire talks.
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Ambulance sirens echoed through the area, but no official casualty figures have been released. A reporter with The Associated Press at the scene described significant casualties on the street. The target of the airstrike remains unclear, and the Israeli army did not issue a prior warning. (AP)
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